Recent letters (1) criticized the paper for its editorial in opposition to Donald Trump and (2) addressed the Iran deal. The writer of the latter states, referring to critics of that deal, “when ignorance and fear stalk our land we get ignorant politicians.” Donald Trump is already beginning to make mistakes by alluding to those he would put in cabinet positions and offending probably every union, gender group and knowledgeable voter in the country. But Trump is very successful in getting the attention of the other candidates by letting them know we, the people, are angry and ready to stop the foolishness now referred to as Congress. The editorial board’s early opinion on him shows how Trump is scaring everyone. He is making a difference in how some of the presidential candidates are restructuring their campaigns. Donald is good at making people think.

The writer on Iran states there are no facts backing an assertion that the deal will give Iran a nuclear bomb in a few years.” The Iran deal is over in 15 years. In the context of how long it will be for Iran to actually have a nuclear bomb ready makes me think that is indeed just a few years. I hope the writer doesn’t honestly believe Iran will play nice during this 15-year period. The oversight is very weak, allowing Iran 24 days after being given a notice of inspection. Tell me a nation of such devious ways cannot do a lot of undercover work by then.

— Sally Wieck, Baldwin Park

Why haven’t bills gone down with conservation?

There is an old saying: “All politics are local.” Also it is known that people generally vote their pocketbook.

My family has always been environmentally aware and has always recycled and never wasted what God has given us. Due to the drought we have managed to reduce our water usage by 50 percent. This fact is proven by comparing this year’s with the same time period on the 2014 water bills.

The other fact about our bill is that we are paying the exact same amount per month as this time last year while using 50 percent less water.

Where is the incentive? Why not at least partially reward conservation? Can’t the Public Utilities Commission ever say no to the water companies?

How do the powers that be expect the public to get on board about the energy/climate crisis if they will not take the lead, make changes and, yes, sacrifice a little profit?

— Brian Bise, Whittier

Trojans versus Bruins

Sunday’s paper did it! At long last I am sending you my protest for the blatant and continuing bias shown by your Sports section. It is clear at every turn that USC is always given top billing even when they have done nothing much. UCLA (my school) is always relegated to a lesser spot.

Last Saturday, both UCLA and USC played against inferior teams. Everyone knew that going in. Both of our teams naturally rolled over their opponents. Barring some biblical event, that was virtually a foregone conclusion. The Sunday Sports section once again showed USC on its front page with a big write-up and a color photo as though they had done something magnificent. UCLA’s win was shown on page 8 with a black and white picture.

In the interests of true journalism, I think it is about time you displayed an even-handed approach to the two teams. We are fortunate indeed to have two major collegiate sports programs in this area. How about reporting the news and designing pages on a more objective basis?